Filled with hope
In what was almost a lifetime ago the group known as The Beatles offered up an observation with the title a day in the life. For us over the last couple of weeks we have been noting our own changes. Call it a month in the life if you wish. We have a very young child living in the house. And every day, literally, we notice new moments. An evolution of behavior. I had forgotten the child has to learn to do everything. And that includes such elements as laughing. Reaching out for their toys with all of the physical requirements. Paying attention to the comings and goings of the other people in the house. Extending the arms to mom and dad. We are seeing all of this and so much more through the eyes of mature adults. I consider myself mature just so you know. And it has been wonderful. Someone had told me that as a grandparent I would finally have the chance to watch a small child without any other effort on my part. Just watch. You do you hear things as well. Laughter is something that a child learns almost in the beginning. A conclusion that growing older is good for all involved. I realize that this summer will be over all too soon. And if I am fortunate I can do it all again add another time. Remember that as you change into that mature adult stage you have no given guarantee anything will come about. I am filled with hope. As for the rest of the assembled group I think they’re also enjoying this time of change. Maybe they will also take a few moments to let the rest of the world know that the future does seem brighter.
